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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,851.60, 196,277.40 and 117,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,851.60, 196,277.40 and 117,729.60 is: 176,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,851.60 : 196,277.40 = 117,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,851.60/196,277.40 = 117,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,851.60x = 196,277.40 × 117,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,851.60x = 23,107,659,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107,659,791.04/130,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,594.40

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